Photonic Assembly Line
A dedicated production line for assembling sensor arrays, optical components, and composite substrates into functional collector units. Copper piping carries coolant through precision alignment stations where crystalline elements are bonded under controlled temperature.
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Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost426,000 cr
Build Time170 ticks
Labor Cost40
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Photonic Assembly Linethis tier | 426,000 | 170 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Solar Array Manufacturing Plant | 1,171,000 | 250 | 80 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Photonic Production Facility | 3,559,000 | 330 | 140 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Automated Stellar Harvester Works | 10,826,000 | 420 | 200 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Each tier is built by upgrading the one below it. Cost, build time and power draw climb with the tier; the recipe it runs stays the same.